Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-16
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our regular correSpondentl
IN,n 10

w WASHINGTON, june 10, 1891.
I may mention rs an echo of the Nation
al Drill, that half of the small boys of
Washington are so thoroughly infused with
the military order of the times, that daily
they can be seen in bands, marching in
the streets, wearing paper caps, with sticks
for guns, while the uniform 0fthese soldiers
in embyro is really picturesque, and they
present arms and drill to the tap of the
drum with pretty fair decision.
The only colored man in the Signal Ser
vice has been dismissed for inefficiency and
irreguiarity of moral conduct, after he has
had n better chance of reform than would
be given white man under similar circum-
stances.
Recently great number of printers have
been discharged by Public Printer Benedict
and there will be quite a number of clerks
dismissed from the Patent Office and the
Treasury on July 1.-the reduction in force
being made necessary by.a decreased ap-
preparation bill.
The almost forgotten fact that VIM. n.
Wheeler acted as Vice President of the L
nited States one term, was recalled by his
death, and half masting the flags on public
buildings in this city on the day OF his
funeral. Mr.. Wheeler, after retiring from
office, like Hayes. his principal in the THEFT
of the Presidency in 1876, dropped from
public regard, with the contempt and eXe'
Grafton of all truly honest men, living the
remainder of his days in such painful re-
morse and obscurity, that both his mind
and body became the easy prey Of insidious
disease.
The people of Washington are gfatified to
learn of the improvementin the condition OF
their belovedfellow citizen, thewealthybank-
er and phiianthropist, Mr.. W. W. Corco-
ran who lately was prostratedwith paraly-
sis. which Mt first caused much concern. Mr..
Corcoran's large benefactions to the city are
the famous Corcorans Art Gallery, with its
fine collections of paintings and pictures,
and the Louise Home, where the gentle
women in reduced circumstances may find
refuge In their declining days. Although
Mr.. corcoran is III his S9th year, it is hoped
he may be spared for years Of bonciicence
and usefulness for he is an honor and bless
ing TO his country and TO the world.
The National Rifles have accepted an in
vitation to participate in the competitive
drill at Chicago, IneNt October. The west
ern boys would do well to look TO their
laurels, II they expect to defeat the Capitals
crack company.
There is a curious coincidence in the fact
that no sooner does the man from Maine set
sail for Europe, than the Irish American
club of New York begins TO boom Mr..
Blaine for President, declaring that while
they have NO objection to the other candi-
dates. the head Of the old ticket is tile man
of their choice above all others, Well the
Democrats will fervently wish the Irish
Americans SUCCESS in their endeayor TO re-
nominate Mr., Blaine, bot fear that hope VIII
not be realized. This Blaine talk, and the
further fact that the New Hampshire Re
publicans have resurrected, and are about
to send to the U, S. Senate Bill Chandler,
political boss, notorious corruptionist, and
as bad az all, the fraudulent Presidents tool
and underling, conclusively demonstrates
that more than one defeat will be required
to chasten the Republican party.
II the people Of Washington could decide
the question, / believe Secretary Lamar
would surely succeed to the vacancy in the
Supreme Court, but we have it from good
authority that the Secretary does not desire
the position. as it would shelve him for life,
and deprive the Nation-as his friends
the great ability of this eminent
statesman I'm fits cabinets and councils,
where he is best fitted to serve and shine.
AS the Grand Army of the Republic is
incubating another dependent Pension
Bill', which they Will urge the next Con
gress to pass, it is probable that Preseiueht
CIeyeland's veto will again be the country
only safeguard against measure so unjust
and ruipOus.